Maryland Emissions Testing

sixpax · 02-27-2012, 02:24 PM

...trying to figure out when I would have to worry about getting tested with a 2010 car. I read on the web site that only would be tested if transferred ownership, but I could be reading it wrong.

Thoughts ? Input ? Expertise ?

shadoquad · 02-27-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpax

...trying to figure out when I would have to worry about getting tested with a 2010 car. I read on the web site that only would be tested if transferred ownership, but I could be reading it wrong.

Thoughts ? Input ? Expertise ?

The MVA will send you a notice a few months before it is due. Even then, you can request an extension for a few reasons. And if you fail emissions, they give you a list of stuff that needs fixed, and you just get it taken care of.

It's really no big hassle. The VEIP places are drive through. They usually just hook a sensor up to the OBD-II. For older vehicles, they may use the sniffer.

But you can relax until you hear from the MVA.

And it's only like 20-30 bucks to get tested.

PapoZalsa · 02-28-2012, 07:19 AM

I think Jon (ZCar) or Masa can explain this emission testing in MD.

shadoquad · 02-28-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I think Jon (ZCar) or Masa can explain this emission testing in MD.

I'm sorry. Was my explanation not sufficient?

shadoquad · 02-28-2012, 07:58 AM

We all have to get it done every few years. I own a 2010 and haven't had to do it yet. You'll get a notice by mail when you need to get tested.

GM_Traitor3.5 · 02-28-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

We all have to get it done every few years. I own a 2010 and haven't had to do it yet. You'll get a notice by mail when you need to get tested.

In VA it's every 2 years. I think it's about the same in MD or maybe even every 2-3 years?

shadoquad · 02-28-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5

In VA it's every 2 years. I think it's about the same in MD or maybe even every 2-3 years?

Yep, just about.

pulling this from another forum...

"4 years off new dealers lot, 2 years thereafter, IIRC."

sixpax · 02-28-2012, 09:34 AM

...well when it comes, it comes. I am basically just wondering if I will have to put my stock cats back oin to pass...or if Berk HFCs will pass.

I suppose I could "palm" a $50 bill to the guy hooking it up, and see what happens.

shadoquad · 02-28-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sixpax

...well when it comes, it comes. I am basically just wondering if I will have to put my stock cats back oin to pass...or if Berk HFCs will pass.

I suppose I could "palm" a $50 bill to the guy hooking it up, and see what happens.

Shouldn't be necessary.

Look, if you're not throwing a CEL code, then the OBD-II will probably not pick it up. If it does pick it up, you will be given something that says you have to have it removed and re-tested by some date, which will give you at least 2 weeks or a month, and even then you can request an extension. It is at that point when you might consider palming a 50. But it may pass emissions without all that, as long as the car isn't throwing a code.

Also, you can get aftermarket code readers and scan it yourself before driving up.

sixpax · 02-28-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Shouldn't be necessary.

Look, if you're not throwing a CEL code, then the OBD-II will probably not pick it up. If it does pick it up, you will be given something that says you have to have it removed and re-tested by some date, which will give you at least 2 weeks or a month, and even then you can request an extension. It is at that point when you might consider palming a 50. But it may pass emissions without all that, as long as the car isn't throwing a code.

Also, you can get aftermarket code readers and scan it yourself before driving up.

Got it ! I am essentially crossing this off my list of chit to worry about.

ZCarMan · 02-28-2012, 06:02 PM

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Got it ! I am essentially crossing this off my list of chit to worry about.

What Al said. They didn't even have the 370Z in their computer when they did mine. As long as no CEL has been thrown and detected by the OBDII sensor they plug in under the column, you are good to go.

fjpthree · 02-28-2012, 06:36 PM

Just had my 09 done at the Cecil County VEIP. $14.00.

PapoZalsa · 02-28-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5

In VA it's every 2 years. I think it's about the same in MD or maybe even every 2-3 years?

NOPE, that doesn't apply for the entire state. Most likely for NoVA, I been in VA since 1998 and never had to do an emission test.

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm sorry. Was my explanation not sufficient?

Didn't read your post before my posting!

Roadster4Us · 02-28-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

NOPE, that doesn't apply for the entire state. Most likely for NoVA, I been in VA since 1998 and never had to do an emission test,

From Stafford north has emissions testing. Fredericksburg south no emissions.

40thThree7D · 02-28-2012, 08:42 PM

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Got it ! I am essentially crossing this off my list of chit to worry about.

Agreed, I just ran my Forester XT running catless and methanol map and passed

As long as you have no codes you are money.

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